Deadheading is one of the most important tasks you can do to keep your dahlias (and many other flowers) blooming as long as possible. I deadhead slightly earlier than most, looking for any flower where the petals are already dying on the back. I’ve found that taking them off at this stage instead of waiting until they’re completely dead means the plants pushes fresh new blooms even faster. You can easily deadhead by just popping the flower heads off (if you’re short on time) or by going through

394K views · 4.9K reactions | The expert way to deadhead your roses this summer  Remove spent blooms and you’ll promote new beautiful blooms! Deadheading is the easy secret for more flowers (and this goes for most ornamental flowers in your garden). 鹿✂️Ready to go out there and start deadheading with confidence? Ask us any more questions in the comments! #roses #gardentips #deadheading | Armstrong Garden Centers | Facebook

When deadheading your roses, be sure to cut back along the stem to a five leaflet or more, and cut just above an outward facing bud to avoid crowding the center of your plant. I can’t always respond to comments so for those of you that are experienced gardeners, please jump in and help as much as you can. I am a Garden Coach located in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I do on-site sessions right in your garden if you live in the Chicagoland area. Click the link in my bio to learn more. I also d